Even after an 0-2 Start the Lakers are actually doing some things right:

They are:

#1 in Fast Break Points per game
#2 in Points in the Paint per game
#2 in percentage of ponts from 2 pointers
#3 in Blocks per game with Javale Mcgee #1 overall
#4 in Fast Break Efficiency
#5 in 3rd Qtr Points
#6 in Steals per game with Josh Hart #2 overall
#8 in Assists per game with Rondo #1 overall
#8 Scoring - Points per game

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Even after an 0-2 Start the Lakers are actually doing some things right:

They are:

#1 in Fast Break Points per game
#2 in Points in the Paint per game
#2 in percentage of ponts from 2 pointers
#3 in Blocks per game with Javale Mcgee #1 overall
#4 in Fast Break Efficiency
#5 in 3rd Qtr Points
#6 in Steals per game with Josh Hart #2 overall
#8 in Assists per game with Rondo #1 overall
#8 Scoring - Points per game

The Lakers had 7 players score in double figures against the Rockets, the most by any team since 2006.

Even after an 0-2 Start the Lakers are actually doing some things right:

They are:

#1 in Fast Break Points per game
#2 in Points in the Paint per game
#2 in percentage of ponts from 2 pointers
#3 in Blocks per game with Javale Mcgee #1 overall
#4 in Fast Break Efficiency
#5 in 3rd Qtr Points
#6 in Steals per game with Josh Hart #2 overall
#8 in Assists per game with Rondo #1 overall
#8 Scoring - Points per game

The Lakers had 7 players score in double figures against the Rockets, the most by any team since 2006.

That last part doesn't make sense, just the other day I was looking at box scores and I think it was Indiana or NO that had 10 players in double figures.

Based on the stats, good & bad, it is safe to assume that we have a lot to work with and a lot of work to do.
It's very early, no sweat and it takes time to gel. IMO we have the talent to make this an exciting season.

None of this will matter unless the Lakers get into the top 20 in 3 point %, preferably top 15.

If you can’t shoot, you can’t keep up. It takes all the energy to just tie or stay close with 2s. Got to make the 3s.

That’s assuming they’re all in the half court set which we know a bunch chunk isn’t since we are at the top in fast break points

I don’t think that makes a difference tbh. Fast break points may keep them close but we saw in the first 2 games, the opponent hits a few 3s and suddenly the tie or close 1 point game balloons to a 7+ point deficit.

Trading 3s for 2s is a losing proposition in today’s game. At least they are taking them but they have to start making a higher percentage whether it’s in transition or half court.

Even after an 0-2 Start the Lakers are actually doing some things right:

They are:

#1 in Fast Break Points per game
#2 in Points in the Paint per game
#2 in percentage of ponts from 2 pointers
#3 in Blocks per game with Javale Mcgee #1 overall
#4 in Fast Break Efficiency
#5 in 3rd Qtr Points
#6 in Steals per game with Josh Hart #2 overall
#8 in Assists per game with Rondo #1 overall
#8 Scoring - Points per game

The Lakers had 7 players score in double figures against the Rockets, the most by any team since 2006.

The league isn't playing with Half Court Make it, Take it (Winner's Ball) rules, so the other team gets a possession after the Lakers make a basket.

They are going to need extreme efficiency in the up tempo plays to offset being behind in three point shooting percentage when forced into being in half court sets.

But we’re playing our blue print , push push push. Once they got familiar with each other, the shots would fall more, less rushing shots from the younger guys and the defense should be closer to last year (McGee need to play more mins). OKC already a finish product

Even after an 0-2 Start the Lakers are actually doing some things right:

They are:

#1 in Fast Break Points per game
#2 in Points in the Paint per game
#2 in percentage of ponts from 2 pointers
#3 in Blocks per game with Javale Mcgee #1 overall
#4 in Fast Break Efficiency
#5 in 3rd Qtr Points
#6 in Steals per game with Josh Hart #2 overall
#8 in Assists per game with Rondo #1 overall
#8 Scoring - Points per game

The Lakers had 7 players score in double figures against the Rockets, the most by any team since 2006.

The league isn't playing with Half Court Make it, Take it (Winner's Ball) rules, so the other team gets a possession after the Lakers make a basket.

They are going to need extreme efficiency in the up tempo plays to offset being behind in three point shooting percentage when forced into being in half court sets.

But we’re playing our blue print , push push push. Once they got familiar with each other, the shots would fall more, less rushing shots from the younger guys and the defense should be closer to last year (McGee need to play more mins). OKC already a finish product

Form the OP.

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#1 in Fast Break Points per game
#2 in Points in the Paint per game
#2 in percentage of points from 2 pointers
#3 in Blocks per game with Javale Mcgee #1 overall
#4 in Fast Break Efficiency
#5 in 3rd Qtr Points
#6 in Steals per game with Josh Hart #2 overall
#8 in Assists per game with Rondo #1 overall
#8 Scoring - Points per game

They are at or near the top in the categories bolded. You are suggesting that they can improve and that will overcome underperforming in other categories.

Maybe they can improve in those categories, but I don't see that as enough to offset underperforming in the three point percentage category.

LeBron is 33 and Rondo is 32. If they can keep playing at this pace for the rest of the season, then I will be impressed. If the pace has to be slowed down because they are tired or they have to take some games off to rest, then things could get ugly with more half court sets and bad three point shooting.

LeBron has slipped a bit in recent years on defense. Again being 33 and playing at a higher pace suggests that he will need to conserve energy at times and rest more than desired by Walton on defense.

Even after an 0-2 Start the Lakers are actually doing some things right:

They are:

#1 in Fast Break Points per game
#2 in Points in the Paint per game
#2 in percentage of ponts from 2 pointers
#3 in Blocks per game with Javale Mcgee #1 overall
#4 in Fast Break Efficiency
#5 in 3rd Qtr Points
#6 in Steals per game with Josh Hart #2 overall
#8 in Assists per game with Rondo #1 overall
#8 Scoring - Points per game

The Lakers had 7 players score in double figures against the Rockets, the most by any team since 2006.